Pics of new armrest accessory in development. - Page 16 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Panman · 10-09-2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colHolm

Excellent feedback everyone - keep it coming.

This thread blew up way faster than I thought!

Need an RHD version for us outside the continental US.

Markets for FR-S/86/BRZ in Size:

US/Canada
Japan - RHD
UK - RHD
Australia/NZ - RHD

It's literally a mirror flip of that piece.

Mo707 · 10-09-2012, 11:11 PM

I like it a lot. Where do i sign up?

Maps316 · 10-09-2012, 11:19 PM

So who do I make out the check to? lol

dhpinoy · 10-09-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo707

I like it a lot. Where do i sign up?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maps316

So who do I make out the check to? lol

What they said.

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colHolm · 10-10-2012, 08:01 AM

Hi everyone, a couple things...

I am not a vendor, and I will not be selling this armrest.

I was given an opportunity to test it on behalf of Scion Canada. It was an opportunity that I thought this community would be interested in - a nice OEM accessory. If and when this armrest becomes available, I will be the first to share with you the particulars.

I've had some updates from the design team:
-there will be a relief in the mounting bracket/lid to allow for charging cables to go through with the lid closed
-side hinged design remains
-single-stitching remains to match door panel trim
-RHD and LHD versions will be available in various markets

Some of you may be disappointed in hearing this, but allow me to clarify a couple of things... As this will be an OEM offered piece, certain design elements cannot work.

For example, the idea to have the armrest simply sit in the recessed centre console area: this design wouldn't be offered for potential injuries in a crash - with nothing securing it, it could fly around the cabin injuring people. Same deal if it was removed and placed in the back seat.

Adding a sliding and rear tilt mechanism: Because this piece isn't integrated into the centre console, making a sliding mechanism that is robust enough would add much cost and complexity to this piece. Also, the length of the hinge on the side versus the potential length of a rear-mounted hinge would mean the rear hinge would have to be very heavy duty - again, adding cost. The ability to use the armrest with the rear seats folded flat is a concern as well.

I hope this clears things up for everyone.

Let's keep this thread on topic. If anyone has any questions, feel free to post.

Thanks.

Colin

CaptainSlow · 10-10-2012, 08:58 AM

Very nice piece. I'll be interested to see what the final cost is...being an OEM accessory, I'm sure it won't be cheap, but the fact that it's being developed by Toyota/Scion is a good sign that the quality and fit will be very good, so it'll probably be worth the money. Thanks for sharing!

Pretender · 10-10-2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panman

Need an RHD version for us outside the continental US.

Markets for FR-S/86/BRZ in Size:

US/Canada
Japan - RHD
UK - RHD
Australia/NZ - RHD

It's literally a mirror flip of that piece.

lol and what about europe and the rest of world?! RHD is just a minority!

BTW: also interested, if it can be fixed securley

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SPEEDGOD · 10-10-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

Very nice piece. I'll be interested to see what the final cost is...being an OEM accessory, I'm sure it won't be cheap, but the fact that it's being developed by Toyota/Scion is a good sign that the quality and fit will be very good, so it'll probably be worth the money. Thanks for sharing!

Ya true OEM is probably going to be like $450, my budget $175-$225.
Don't forget to let them know that! lol or else we'll go elsewhere! Thanks!

whaap · 10-10-2012, 09:52 AM

I like this concept. However, if the price is what I consider prohibitive I've already come up with my idea of how to fabricate one that would be relatively easy to make. Simply put it would be a piece of plywood topped off with foam and a vinyl covering that would have two strategically placed blocks on the bottom placed in such a manner that when in the opening of your console they would prevent the arm rest from sliding in any direction. When not wanted it could be placed on the passenger seat or in the area behind the drivers seat.

Tanuki · 10-10-2012, 10:02 AM

Toyota/ scion reads this thread. So just be aware that the care should have had this piece from the factory, so you had better give us a great price on it. Making expensive necessity parts after the fact and selling for a lot shows a company has 0 class. If this car really is toyotas way of breaking back into the market and developing new followers / fans in a new era of Motorsport, you had better consider us (the early adopters) as royalty.

Panman · 10-10-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

lol and what about europe and the rest of world?! RHD is just a minority!

BTW: also interested, if it can be fixed securley

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I'm talking about market size in number of cars sold. ie. Percentage of market (Total Available Market, not Total Market). By your reckoning VW etc would not make RHD cars because they are a minority.

Yes RHD is a minority for most cars, for the 86/FR-S/BRZ it's a very significant minority.

r4m3n · 10-11-2012, 01:05 AM

TIE Pilot · 10-11-2012, 01:16 PM

This is so nicely done. Matches the car and covers that space with elegance. Will be keeping my eye for this :-)

TIE Pilot · 10-11-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakerr6

not sure but to follow the rest of the theme on the inside, I would say that this could use a double stitch also

+1 good observation.

10-10-2012, 08:58 AM	#216
CaptainSlow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 392 Thanked 388 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very nice piece. I'll be interested to see what the final cost is...being an OEM accessory, I'm sure it won't be cheap, but the fact that it's being developed by Toyota/Scion is a good sign that the quality and fit will be very good, so it'll probably be worth the money. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Ultramarine 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT

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10-10-2012, 08:01 AM	#215
colHolm Default User Title Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FR-S Location: Whitby, ON Posts: 685 Thanks: 180 Thanked 343 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi everyone, a couple things... I am not a vendor, and I will not be selling this armrest. I was given an opportunity to test it on behalf of Scion Canada. It was an opportunity that I thought this community would be interested in - a nice OEM accessory. If and when this armrest becomes available, I will be the first to share with you the particulars. I've had some updates from the design team: -there will be a relief in the mounting bracket/lid to allow for charging cables to go through with the lid closed -side hinged design remains -single-stitching remains to match door panel trim -RHD and LHD versions will be available in various markets Some of you may be disappointed in hearing this, but allow me to clarify a couple of things... As this will be an OEM offered piece, certain design elements cannot work. For example, the idea to have the armrest simply sit in the recessed centre console area: this design wouldn't be offered for potential injuries in a crash - with nothing securing it, it could fly around the cabin injuring people. Same deal if it was removed and placed in the back seat. Adding a sliding and rear tilt mechanism: Because this piece isn't integrated into the centre console, making a sliding mechanism that is robust enough would add much cost and complexity to this piece. Also, the length of the hinge on the side versus the potential length of a rear-mounted hinge would mean the rear hinge would have to be very heavy duty - again, adding cost. The ability to use the armrest with the rear seats folded flat is a concern as well. I hope this clears things up for everyone. Let's keep this thread on topic. If anyone has any questions, feel free to post. Thanks. Colin

10-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#219
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like this concept. However, if the price is what I consider prohibitive I've already come up with my idea of how to fabricate one that would be relatively easy to make. Simply put it would be a piece of plywood topped off with foam and a vinyl covering that would have two strategically placed blocks on the bottom placed in such a manner that when in the opening of your console they would prevent the arm rest from sliding in any direction. When not wanted it could be placed on the passenger seat or in the area behind the drivers seat.

10-10-2012, 10:02 AM	#220
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 613 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Toyota/ scion reads this thread. So just be aware that the care should have had this piece from the factory, so you had better give us a great price on it. Making expensive necessity parts after the fact and selling for a lot shows a company has 0 class. If this car really is toyotas way of breaking back into the market and developing new followers / fans in a new era of Motorsport, you had better consider us (the early adopters) as royalty.

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TIE Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: TIE interceptor; BRZ13 Location: Miami Posts: 309 Thanks: 131 Thanked 132 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	This is so nicely done. Matches the car and covers that space with elegance. Will be keeping my eye for this :-)

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